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CF03 AXP

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,122 mi
Last recorded59,122 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 AXP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 59,122 miles

Advise rear suspension arm bushes showing signs of wear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 59,122 miles

Advise rear suspension arm bushes showing signs of wear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 52,361 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

advise slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 6 Sep 2010 52,361 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

advise slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jul 2009 46,686 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,315 miles

waterpump noisy

wiperblades worn

Fail 29 Jul 2008 42,315 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

waterpump noisy

wiperblades worn

Pass 23 Jul 2007 37,559 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 31,597 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 31,597 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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CF03 AXP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CF03 AXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CF03 AXP registered?

CF03 AXP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is CF03 AXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF03 AXP shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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